Non-Disclosure Agreements – an overview
A non-disclosure agreement (NDA), otherwise known as a Confidentiality Agreement, is a mechanism used, normally in an employment or business situation, to keep confidential information...
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Preparation of a business Lasting Power of Attorney
We are all familiar with lasting Powers of Attorney, which allows individuals to appoint an attorney to manage their personal affairs if they cannot do...
Sandeep Dhanjal
Solicitor, Trusts & EstatesParental responsibility – what does it mean?
It might seem logical that the parents of a child should have parental responsibility, but that is not always the case. As you would expect,...
Dimple Patel
Senior Associate, Family LawDevil in the detail with new identity checks for directors
Company directors are being urged to prepare for a major change, as Companies House introduces new identity checks for those setting up, running or owning...
James Lamont
Partner, Head of Commercial & CorporateFinancial considerations in divorce – who gets what?
According to the Law Commission, the current law does not “provide a cohesive framework in which parties to a divorce or dissolution can expect fair...
Andrea Boulter
Senior Associate, Family LawFirm promotions: Louise Harrhy steps into the role of Chair...
We are delighted to announce that Louise Harrhy and Tamzin Mandelli have taken over the roles previously held by Roderick Campbell prior to his retirement....
Nigel Maud
Partner, Commercial & Corporate, COLPSeparating after fifty
A frequent scenario that we see as family solicitors are people in their fifties or older, who have been in a long marriage and found...
Dimple Patel
Senior Associate, Family LawDon’t moth-ball your secrets when you sell
Why honesty is the best policy when selling your home Buying a home is one of life’s biggest investments — but when sellers keep secrets,...
Rosie Taylor
Associate, Residential PropertyTree Preservation Orders
A Tree Preservation Order (TPO) is a written order from a local planning authority in England that protects trees, groups of trees, or woodlands. A TPO...
Simon Cook
Consultant, Dispute ResolutionHow to negotiate a commercial lease
There are always tensions between landlord and tenant when negotiating a commercial lease. That is why it is important to understand the key points to...
